BDB397
אָכִישׁ proper name, masculine king of Gath 1Sam 21:11; 1Sam 21:12; 1Sam 21:13; 1Sam 21:15 + 15 t. 27-29 + 1Kgs 2:39 ; 1Kgs 2:40 (perhaps compare [untranscribed source text 186] anger).
Strong's Lexicon
H397
H397 — אָכִישׁ
Hebrew / Aramaic entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
| Strong's Number: | H397 |
|---|---|
| Word: | אָכִישׁ |
| Part of Speech: | name |
| Etymology: | of uncertain derivation |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Occurrences: | 813 |
| Transliteration: | Akiysh |
| Phonetic Spelling/Pronunciation: | aw-keesh' |
| Meaning: | 1. Akish, a Philistine king |
| KJV Renderings: | Achish. |
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